First Kiss

It’s your first kiss and several questions might come to mind:

Is it the right time?

Is anyone watching?

Does your partner even want to?

Is your breath fresh?

And… Should you use some tongue?

Then you lean in and just go for it!

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Mother Earth

It’s just been brought to my attention that the many brands behind Mothers Work produce many eco-friendly products and organic clothing – Made with the Earth in Mind.

Palmers Organic
Massage Lotion

Organic Cotton
Flannel Receiving Blanket

Otopia Bump To Bub
Pre/Postnatal Stretch Mark Oil

The Complete
Organic Pregnancy

Organic Hoodie

Raising Baby Green

Onesie/Pant

Gift Set

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Toy of the Year Awards

12 toys, and their makers, were honored for innovation and creativity at the Toy Of The Year Awards (TOTY) ceremony hosted during the International Toy Fair in New York City. The winners were:

• Toy of the Year: Air Hogs Havoc Heli Laser Battle from Spin Master.
• Most Innovative Toy of the Year: Smart Cycle from Physical Learning-Fisher Price.
• Infant/Preschool Toy of the Year: Moon Sand Adventure Island from Spin Master.
• Electronic Entertainment Toy of the Year: Power Tour Electric Guitar from Tiger Electronics.
• Educational Toy of the Year: Smart Cycle from Physical Learning-Fisher Price.
• Activity Toy of the Year: LEGO City from LEGO Systems, Inc.
• Game of the Year: Rubik’s Revolution from Techno Source.
• Specialty Toy of the Year: Snap Circuits from Elenco.
• Outdoor Toy of the Year: RipStik Caster Board from RipStik U.S.A.
• Girl Toy of the Year: Little Pet Shop: Display & Troop Groovy Girls from Manhattan Toy.
• Boy Toy of the Year: Transformers Movie Deluxe Figures from Hasbro, Inc.
• Property of the Year: Hannah Montana licensed by Disney Consumer Products.

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Boys Boys Boys

I took a few days off this week. I highly recommend it. I currently have three jobs – besides my role as Mom. I only took a few days off from blogging here but I’m feeling refreshed and ready to share some exciting news.

My sister had another ultrasound this past Monday. She’ll be having another boy! I’m so excited. In fact, the past few days have kept me busy researching companies and clothing designed especially for active boys.

It’s not always easy to find hip clothing for boys in the stores but I’ve found some great websites and specific outfits and gear to list in this posting.

by Diesel Kids

Knuckleheads Ranger Jacket
from Twilite Moon

Black Sweater
from West Village Kids

Fire Dept. USA Rain Boots
from Western Chief Kids

Sleeveless Onesie
from Coccoli

What Boys are Made of Tee
from Lucky for Baby

Small Paul Brian Sweater
from Genes

Posh Baby

Racer Shoes
by Formula Magic

from Mini Moppit

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Great Goods

This is long overdue since these companies were actually discovered back in September at the ABC Kids Expo held in Las Vegas every year.

While there are many trade shows and conventions dedicated to children’s furniture, fashions and toys throughout the year, the ABC Kids Expo is by far the must-attend event for companies looking to promote their products to independent retailers.

Kid’s Hooded Towel by American Terry Co.

Supercharged Pillow by Pixel Organics

Kid’s Messenger Bag by Fleurville

Diaper Wallet by Pineapple Cove Baby

Dazzle Stroller by Silver Cross

Picadilly Car Seat Cover by Pure Joy Collection

Cashmere Blanket by Jesse Walker

Bounce-A-Bye-Baby from Luna Lullaby

Blankie Bungee by Z.Daisy

Metro Hooded Towel & Washcloths by Baby Dry Goods

Twin Shoppers by Clean Shopper

Tooth Fairy Pillow by Petunia Petunia

Ruby Janes by Pedoodles

Children’s Bookholder by Jack and Jill Furniture

Savannah Nursery Set by Sozo

“I’m Pooping Right Now” Onesie by Rebel Ink Baby

Dinosaur Rubber Boots by Hatley

Toad Stool by Levels of Discovery

Maternity Shirts: Astrology by Little Baby Signs

“Couldn’t Wait” Preemie Onesie by Fig Leaf Baby

Flo Water Deflector by Boon

Munchlers by Built NY

More to come this September…

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Baby Love

Just when you thought I had gotten over baby fever, the situation gets worse. I find out in less than a week if I will be welcoming a new neice or a new nephew. I am so in trouble, either way. I’m planning an all-out shopping spree once I get the word.

2-cute
9 Months to Grow
Addys Closet
Adriana Primadonna
All About Savvy
A Sweet Pea
Avannabel Baby
A-Sweet-Life
Baby Bendiksen
Bare Babies
Babies Buddies
Baby Bella USA
Baby Browns
Baby Center Store
Baby Island Boutique
Baby Oliver Boutique
Baby Splendor
Beautiful Wishes
Bebe Cakes Boutique
Bella and Blue
Belly Bump Maternity
Birth and Beyond
Blue Moon Gift
Bosom Buddies
Bumble Boutique
Busy Bodies Boutique
Busy Mommi
Buttercream Baby
Carlapie
Charlynn Belly n Baby
Chic Baby Gift Baskets
Chic Blvd
Childrenz Corner
Ciao Bella Baby
Cloth Babies
Cozy Babies
Craftsbury Kids
Cutiepie
Dedes Doodles
Diaperbags
Diapergrams
Doodles by Diane
Doody Baby
Embellished Mom
Fairies Frogs
Gift Habits
Gifts n Creations
Hands Free Baby
Hip Mom and Baby
Honeydew Babies
Hotsie Totsies
Innovative-Baby
Inventive Parent
Itty Bitty Ideas
Jennie Jean
Just Multiples
kbmac
Kismet Maternity
Lets Go Strolling
Little Buttercup
Lollipop Kisses
Mama Gaias
Mama i bebe
Marriage and Carriage
Maternal Secret
Melina J
Missfitz Inc
Mod Mama
Mom and Baby Sport
Mom 4 Life
Mommy 2 Reese
Mommys Thinkin
Mom Ready
Monkeemoos
Mothers Joy
My Letter Design
My Retro Baby
My Sweet Dreams Baby
New Mother New Baby
One Red Hen
One Stop Baby
Pincinella
Polkadot Whale
Polka Tots and What Nots
Poshie Tots
Precious Personalities
Puddle Ducks
Rubys Kids
Sassy Tots Boutique
Scribble Scrabbles
Shop 61 West
Shop Planet Kids
Shower Your Baby
Snazzy Tots
Starlight Baby
Stay My Baby
Stone House Boutique
Stroller Mama
Super Momz
Super Kid Smart
Swanky Slings
Sweet and Simple
Sweet Baby Boutiques
Sweet Noelle
Sweet n Sassy Boutique
Takeout Baby
Tattletail
The Bag Lady
The Blissful Baby
The Organized Parent
Tikesville
Two Funny Girls
Two Hip Moms
Two Little Elves
U the Mom
Vitas Boutique
Waddle and Swaddle
Whateverz
Whimsy Baby
Y Not Shop

Zack and Zoe

More to come later.

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All For the Little One

Alphabet PIllow
At Three Potato Four

Monster Placemat
At Modern Twist

Paper Roll Children’s Table
(Sized to fit most train sets as well!)
At 2Modern

Transportation Rug
At Grow Modern

Viking “Feed Me” Bib
At ittikid

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Trendy Tots

Every time I turn around there’s a new designer or boutique to share that offers trendy clothes for babies and toddlers.

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Rock-A-Bye Baby

Music lovers have so much to choose from when it comes to finding soothing lullabies and music that you can hum along to.

If you enjoy music by any of these musicians, check out the lullaby renditions of their classic songs.

Rock On!

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Gift Guide

I can’t say enough about the great sites that I have discovered recently and one in particular, Sweet Juniper, caught my attention because it too, discusses parenthood, design, books, music, and other topics that I also cover.

They put together a great Gift Guide in early December which features toys, clothing, and hats – mostly created by stay-at-home-parents who make their products themselves.

Written by a SAHD who moved his family from San Francisco to Detroit, the author of Sweet Juniper writes about life in the city as well as his adventures in parenting.

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